We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit terrysteeley.com (the “Site”).
1. Personal Information we collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you browse the Site, we also collect information about the individual web pages or products you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site. We refer to this as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
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Cookies – data files placed on your device.
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Log files – track actions on the site and collect data like IP address, browser type, and referring pages.
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Web beacons, tags, and pixels – used to analyze how you interact with the site.
Additionally, when you:
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Sign up for our newsletter,
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Contact us via forms or email,
we may collect personal details like your name, email address, and message content. We refer to this as “Contact Information.”
When we talk about “Personal Information” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring to both Device Information and Contact Information.
2. How do we use your Personal Information?
We use the information we collect to:
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Communicate with you
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Screen for potential risk or fraud
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Provide you with information or marketing related to our content or services (if in line with your preferences)
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Improve and optimize our Site by analyzing visitor interactions
3. Sharing your Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
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To comply with applicable laws and regulations
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To respond to a lawful request for information we receive
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To otherwise protect our rights
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here, and opt out of Google Analytics here.
4. Behavioural advertising
We do not use your Personal Information for behavioural or targeted advertising. Any data collected via analytics tools is for internal performance review and website improvement only.
5. Do not track
Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
6. Your Rights (EU and UK Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion
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Object to or restrict our processing
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Request data portability
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Withdraw consent at any time (if applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information; Data Controller: Terry Steeley, privacy@terrysteeley.com
7. Data retention
When you submit your information through a form or newsletter signup, we retain your information unless and until you ask us to delete it.
For analytics and technical logs, data may be stored for up to 26 months, depending on platform settings.
8. Cookies and tracking technologies
Where required by law, we will obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics or performance tracking). You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
9. Minors
The Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact us
For more information about our privacy practices or if you would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at, privacy@terrysteeley.com
